Erie region notes and events from a busy spring day
Local schedules, committee plans and events unfold in Erie area coverage. Knights Templar preparing for a Pennsylvania gathering in May at Erie. daylight saving time announced in Pittsburgh. trout season fish fry on Big Spring Creek. W T Grant reports strong first quarter sales and rising earnings. Maria Chamlee to broadcast from KDKA at 9 30 pm. Alpha Chapter meeting at Corry Phalanx. Rex Theatre to show Knute Rockne crash footage. Great Lakes opened to traffic with new insurance rates. driving range opening west of the State Hatchery. theatre improvements underway. four new fire warnings in the city. Clores D Cook to run for probate judge. several remodeling contracts awarded. local officials face malfeasance trial in May. electric utility inquiry findings challenge prior figures. Ayme Steel stock activity notes.
State Moves to Enforce Dog License Payments
The state bureau of animal industry plans aggressive action to collect delinquent dog license fees amid a drop in receipts. Officials oppose jail for unpaid fines but warn of prosecutions for unlicensed dogs and damage claims rise due to dogs running at night. Local agent L L Showers cites hundreds of unlicensed dogs in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department
Il. L. Showers
State Bureau
Presbyterian Women Meet in Church Parlors
The women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held a regular meeting in the church parlors yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Osborne, Mrs Frank Crowell and Mrs. S. R. Lewis read papers and Miss Louise Whiteley performed a piano piece and a vocal solo by Helene Lewis. Hostesses were Mrs. P. M. Nichols, Mrs. C. F. McCray and Miss Margaret McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Clara Osborne
Frank Crowell
S. R. Lewis
Louise Whiteley
Durand
Helene Lewis
Keppel Tiffany
P.M. Nichols
C. F. McCray
Margaret McDonald
Sunday School Class Social Ends In Election Note
Mary and Martha Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Emory Drake's Park Street home for a regular social and business session. Twenty five members attended with Mrs. Leroy Dickinson elected president presiding. A social hour of games and visiting followed. May meeting set for Mrs. Harry Spicer on Concord Street. Hostesses served sandwiches cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and
Martha
Presbyterian Church
Emory Drake
Park Street
Leroy Dickinson
Ayar
Marion Rumbaugh
C. H. Patterson
Harry Spicer
Concord Street
Drake
Patterson
Legal steps to enforce payment of canal assessments
Proceedings will be taken to compel payment of the assessments on the canvans.
Resignation Demand Shakes Erie County Assessor Post
Erie April 16 County Commissioners Davis and MacLean demand the resignation of assessor L J Chase at Ie Seth ward amid complaints over failed assessments and alleged double charges. Joseph F Rogan disclaims involvement, questioning the legality of the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
L. J.chase
Chestnut Street
Seth Ward
Charles R. Davis
Allan H. MacLean
Joseph F. Rogan
Chase
Rogan
Messrs
Davis
MacLean
Broken rail causes derailment wreck near Delevan
Kane April 16 Two injured and more than two dozen shaken as the Dominion Express Buffalo to Washington derailed near Delevan New York eight cars left the track due to a broken rail in the third car causing coaches and Pullmans to tilt. Passengers were ferried to Olean for a rescheduled run while the crew led by engineer George Reilly was identified. Franklin D Davis official report blamed the break on the rail under the third car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagman
Catherine Corsala
Igan City
Ind
Olean i General Hospital
Olean
Washington
George Reilly
G. N. Bitner
Joli Gilmartin
Renovo
Franklin D. Davis
Woman Sheds Fat With Kruschen Salts Claim
A promotional note claims Kruschen Salts dissolve fat and boost energy. It urges daily half teaspoonfuls in hot water for two weeks, noting weight loss and improved skin and vigor, with a money back guarantee from Condra's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condra
Commander Furniture Company Acquires Conewango Plant
Warren April 10 Commission announces that the Commander Furniture Company has acquired the Conewango Furniture Company plant and assets. August Karlson serves as president with Austin Anderson as vice president and C A Bricka as secretary. Directors include Karlson Anderson Morrison and Hazeltine. The Titusville plant will be idle until demand improves. Reverend William Hall will visit Jamestown for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ri Z
Morrisiy August Karlson
Austin F. Anderson
M. Caughey
HL. V. Hazeltine
Commander Company
Warren
Titusville
Opert- Lier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clurface Commandery
No. A
Knights ‘Templar
Pennsyvania
Mt. Olly Et Commandery
Pittsburgh
Charles H. Kline
Pittsburgh Cléaring House Association
W.T. Grant
W.T. Grant and Co
North Center Street
Wellsnhead
Maria Chamlee
KDKA
Corry Phalanx
M. Hengst
West Smith Street
Impance Lansdered
Blatt
Rex Theatre
Rex
Knute K. Rockne
Notre Dame
Great Lakes
Cassius L. Sears
Roosevelt Highway
Grand Theatres
West Frederick
West Bend
West Wayne
Lake
Clores D. Cook
Girard
Recorder of Wills
Frank Parsons
K. P. L. Furniture Company
M. ©. Stout
J A. Lanston Company
Traction
Justice of the Peace
K. R. Morrison
Clifton J. Shreve
Wesleyville
Jack Alexander
House
Public Utilities and the Public Service Commission
Chas, H. English
Col. A. M. Holding
West Chester
Pennsylvania Electric Association
Webbbie
Ayme
Presbyterian
Ini
Dominion Express
BUY Warren Furniture CO
William Hall Wi
Jamen
Ersonal Finance Coo
Feet
Semiliainn
Srmeny Venencia, Wey Wodely
South Center ST
Corry
Corry. Pas
Model Dairy CO
Keister
Koniola
Najol
M. A
Mellin
John
Son
Coty
Lucretia Vanderbilt F
Yardley’s
Keister’s
Woodbury’s
Mellin’s Food
Vick’s
Nature’s
Edward’s
Alleniu
Aji
S.S
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